Myra J Lyons Obituary (1939 - 2021)

Myra J. Lyons, 81 of Pana, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Heritage Health Care, Pana. She was born October 29, 1939 in Taylorville, IL to the late Wallace & Marion (Schaefer) Perry. She married Huey Lyons in 1975 and he preceded her in death. Myra was a member of the Pana Pioneer Heritage Guild. She worked a short time as a beautician and as a CNA at group homes in Taylorville and Pana. When not working she enjoyed crafting and had a great love for animals. Myra is survived by her daughter, Vickie Achenbach, Pana; sister, Shirley Sinclair, Pana: and special cousin, Sallie Halverson, who was like another sister to Myra. She was also preceded by her granddaughter, Melissa Talley. A graveside service for Myra will be held Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Fairview Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. Memorials in Myra's honor may be made to Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, or PAWS - no kill animal shelter and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.